Biharamulo

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Biharamulo
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Biharamulo Town
Biharamulo Town (Africa)
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Biharamulo Town
Biharamulo Town (Tanzania)
Coordinates: 02°38′S31°19′E / 2.633°S 31.317°E / -2.633; 31.317
CountryTanzania
Region Kagera Region
District Biharamulo District
Population
 (2012)
  Total
24,573
Time zone GMT + 3
Area code 028
Climate Aw
Website www.kagera.go.tz

Biharamulo is a town in northwestern Tanzania. It is the district headquarter of Biharamulo District. Biharamulo used to be a German administrative centre in colonial times. Biharamulo Forest Reserve is located north of the town. [1]

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History

The town was the administrative centre of German East Africa during the late 19th century until World War I. Since then it has remained part of the Biharamulo District.

Transport

Trunk road T4 from Mwanza to Bukoba passes by the town and trunk road T9 to Kigoma Region start in Biharamulo. [2]

Population

According to the 2012 national census the population of Biharamulo town - 'Biharamulo Mjini' ward - is 24,573. [3]

Politics

Biharamulo has a unique political trend whereby it is difficult for a member of Parliament to save to natural retirement. Previously Biharamulo included Chato division before Chato was upgraded to a district. Members of Parliament for Biharamulo include Chief Stanslaus Rugaba Kasusura (1965 - 1985); Phares Kashemeza Kabuye (1985 - 1995, 2005 - 2009); Anatory Kasazi Choya (1995 - 2005); Oscar Rwegasira Mukasa (2009 - 2010, 2015 - 2020); Anthony Gervas Mbasa (2010 - 2015); Ezra John Chilewesa (from 2020...)

Climate

Climate data for Biharamulo
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References

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